Quinoa Tabbouleh w/ Chicken

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups quartered grape tomato
  • 3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 3/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Combine quinoa and water in a smalpot, ring to a boil, cover and let sit, removed from heat for 15 minutes or until tender. Cool quickly by running it under cold water.
  2. Add remaining ingredients; toss well.